Dave Stewart is a Pittsburgh native and the owner of Chipped Ham Comedy. He produces and hosts a monthly show called Coffee n Comedy at Espresso A Mano in Lawrenceville. This fall, his company will be producing the Chipped Ham Comedy Jam, a jam packed live event at Spirit Hall. He's also been producing one of the longest running storytelling shows in the city, Real Pittsburgh Stories, at the Arcade Comedy Theater.
Marcus Cox has performed at many venues in the East Coast, Midwest and South. Marcus has appeared in many Comedy Festivals in Cleveland, Grand Rapids, Memphis, St. Augustine and Baltimore. Marcus has won many competitions in the tri-state area and has appeared at comedy clubs such as: Pittsburgh Improv (PA), The FunnyStop Comedy Club (OH), The Lincoln Lodge (IL) and The Greer Cabaret Theater (PA). Marcus brings his smooth, charismatic, and likebale personality on stage, Marcus Cox is one that you want to catch at a show near you.
As a growing boy, with his laid back, nonchalant demeanor, JoMarius will surprise you with his comedic stylings. His goofy, clever and sometimes obscure wits has been featured on platforms such as Amazon, AllDef, Gamer and FourByThreeComedy as well as reaching viral acclaim on his personal profiles. JoMarius has been heard at multiple clubs in the country stretching from New York City to Chicago and has shared the stage with some of comedy's best including Affion Crocket, Joe Derosa & Gary Gulman. His innocent charm has the ability to make anyone smile.
As a growing boy, with his laid back, nonchalant demeanor, JoMarius will surprise you with his comedic stylings. His goofy, clever and sometimes obscure wits has been featured on platforms such as Amazon, AllDef, Gamer and FourByThreeComedy as well as reaching viral acclaim on his personal profiles. JoMarius has been heard at multiple clubs in the country stretching from New York City to Chicago and has shared the stage with some of comedy's best including Affion Crocket, Joe Derosa & Gary Gulman. His innocent charm has the ability to make anyone smile.
This episode I sit down with Sarah Hayes (Wife, Mother, Author, Actress, Fitness Model, Photographer, Certified Holistic Nutritionist) to discuss her book, Invisible Monster. We talk about the pros and cons of self publishing, the crossover of her photography as well as branding with merchandise. Sarah opens up about medical scares, incompetent doctors and her struggles with surgical menopause. After overcoming so many obstacles, Sarah serves of an inspiration to others that you can achieve anything. Although small in statue Sarah Hayes is truly a colossal human that will not be stopped.
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Born to a blue-collar family in the Steel City, Chris’s earliest memories take place in his father’s repair shop. He’s a former altar boy, grandma’s boy, and oldest of 3 who was raised in mixture of Italian and Eastern European traditions. A natural non-conformist, Chris was drawn to fast cars, fast music, and the rebelliousness of stand-up at a young age and was heavily influenced by countless nights of sneakily watching Chappelle’s Show and South Park. After spending years in Chicago studying at the world’s top improvisation and sketch institutions, Chris has returned to the hilly, rusting, industrial landscape that forged him. Once a mechanical engineer, Chris now travels the world performing his own unique brand of anecdotal stand-up comedy. From Pittsburgh to Amsterdam, Los Angeles to New York, there is no place that he won’t take the stage. Check him out on YouTube at @ChrisScrivaComedy or his website www.ihatestandup.com.
This episode I sit down with community activist Mike Why and Green Party House of Representative candidate Zarah Livingston to discuss politics, corruption and scandal in western Pennsylvania. http://tinyurl.com/JoeGo2024
Pittsburgh based standup comedian Trevor Austin joins us to talk all things comedy and his unlikely journey towards finding sobriety while staying in the nightlife scene.
Club Sandwich a web series tv show starring Todd "Double D" Defazio, Big D & Tim Abretske. 3 Yinzers go on a quest to find Pittsburgh's best sandwiches #BIG BOYS BIG BITES BIGGER SANDWICHES!
Ed Kelemen is a retired Allegheny County Officer where he was one of the founders of the Bomb Squad. Nowadays he is an author, playwright, and columnist who spends an inordinate amount of time with the Pennsylvania Investigators of Paranormal Phenomena (P.I.P.P.) as both a technician and a paranormal investigator. During the course of writing his Haunted Pennsylvania Collection consisting of seven books, he has been involved in over 350 paranormal investigations.
When not investigating and interacting with the denizens of the afterworld, he relaxes with one of his sons in their hundred and twenty-five year-old house with a teeny-tiny dog, a clutch of attitude-ridden cats, and whatever rodents decide to brave the winter months inside. They all share that ancient house with a trio of haunts that are more entertaining than spooky.
Michael Whatule is the best friend you wish you had in grade school. He would literally do anything to make you laugh. He may sing, do impressions, or even dance to dispense his unique nerdy perspective on pop culture, relationships, employment, and religious upbringing. His fun, witty, sometimes edgy commentary will have you reeling in you seat saying “Wow I didn’t think it would be like this.”Since entering the world of stand up in 1999 Michael has delighted audiences of all ages at charity and corporate events, colleges and comedy clubs in over 30 states.he has opened for Nick DiPaolo, Todd Barry, Greg Giraldo, Craig Robinson, Jimmy Shubert ,and graced the screen with Ice-T. in a very forgettable movie. His something for everyone show is not to be missed.
Nate Booker is a Veteran, a Father, and currently a General Manager at M@C Discount in the Pittsburgh Area. Through trials and tribulations, Nate has made it back to PA, and is just trying to get through and help people get through this thing we call Life.
Ron is the Inventor/Owner of GOAT GRINDER and is a Pittsburgh Comedian who has been hosting Scarpaci's Comedy Open Mic for 10 Years.
Mike Matthews is a pastor, disability rights advocate and stand-up comic. From pastoring churches, protesting in Washington DC for disability rights and doing comedy for 15 years, he has lived a remarkable life even though doctors said being born with cerebral palsy meant he would not do much living with a disability. He is living proof on why we can’t live by the labels others try to stick on us.
LocNoJoke is a Pittsburgh based comic who began his career in 2006. He has performed at many venues in and out of the city, with a raw style and some street stories he has been able to go from the stage to media. Starting his first podcast in 2020, he also placed 3rd in 2019's King of Spring competition. From voice overs to sports talk Loc have been able to fit his unique style and humor on multiple platforms. You can find him on all social media platforms under the name LocNoJoke.
Specializing in comedy, music, improv, voiceover, and audio/video editing, Paulie Stags is a modern day bard from Philadelphia. His stand-up leans into subjects like science, philosophy, and ancient history. With an unassuming irreverence and abundant use of misdirection, he follows false logic to unexpected and hilarious conclusions. Paulie is also a music, theatre, and improv instructor in Cranberry, PA. He has classical and jazz training in voice and percussion. He plays steelpan and can fake it ok on the piano.
Cory Brennan is a Restauranteur, Comedian, and Podcaster. His new restaurant concept Sokah opens up in March and you can listen to his podcast The Cory Brennan Show on YouTube and Spotify.
Alyssa Maurer is an interdisciplinary artist and performer residing in the Pittsburgh area. She co-runs the Linoleum Comedy showcase, has a cat, and guzzles a whole pack of glizzy’s faster than you can say Mississippi. Her hobbies include crossing streams with homeless people, impersonating Matt Rife on Feetfinder, having BBQ’s with ghosts, and hanging around (with hooks in her back).
This picture may look like a crazy group, but the knowledge, accomplishments and work ethic in this pic is going be hard to beat! Someone asked me recently if I ever recorded an episode without releasing it. I have not, but this is the closest episode. This episode was a whirlwind, full of laughs and knowledge! Make sure you check it out!
Dave Specht - real estate and cryptocurrency investor. Nearly ten years of industry experience across various aspects of the financial services industry. Regulatory compliance subject matter expert. #crypto #metaverse #investing
Tripp, a sexual tyrannosaurus who eats battleships for breakfast, not only is the greatest artist of his generation, but the best science fiction author the world has ever seen. Hailing from Jacksonville Florida (JAGS!) he spent 12 years steeling souls with his camera in the Marines and now spends his time haunting the Appalachian mountains, and being frequently misidentified as the Mothman. #author #smokepitfairytales #writing
Dan Brady hails from the muddy banks of lake Erie, in North Western, PA. If you are a fan of dark comedy, then come listen to Dan's dark yet humourous take on the demons he battles with. He regales the crowd with stories and dark observations from his life, and he is always heavy with the white trash undertones. #standupcomedy #podcasting #grinder
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Karl Prohaska is a 56 year old Air Force Veteran, Chef, comedian, and painter. He grew up in Lower Burrell who came back home 3 years ago after 34 years away. He's been happily married for 20 years to a woman who is probably planning his murder.
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